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Karen Berwick

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Overview

Katama Cottage Rental Photos and Description

This cottage is truly for the discriminating vacationer, very romantic and beautifully appointed. The master suite is spacious and the full bath is to die for with a whirlpool and both indoor and outdoor showers. This home is newly built with quality textures including oak floors, tumble marble, limestone & corrian. The ceilings are cathedral throughout . Unlike many Vineyard rentals, we have added central air and a garage (for those who may bring their convertible or motorcycle) The living room has 2 leather couches that are right in front of the gas fireplace...bring on the ambiance! 2 people maximum, no, pets, & non-smokers. Beach chairs, beach blanket and many more conveniences are included. Perfectly located 1 mile from town (Edgartown) & 1 mile to South Beach, right off the bike path. Relax on the front porch in a pair of Adirondack chairs or flex your muscles at the basketball court. Once you rent this gem it will be hard to go anywhere else!

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About Karen Berwick

I am a Realtor and I travel a lot. I wanted to build a really comfortable and first class vacation home based on my experiences. I designed this home and filled it with great materials and terrific amenities. Our past tenants return year after year...best compliment ever!

Karen Berwick purchased this cottage in 2005

Why Karen Berwick chose Katama

If you are looking for romance, or just a well appointed and immaculate place in a fabulous location...this guest cottage is for you. Two people only, no pets and non-smoker, policy has kept this place looking gorgeous. Close to everything and right off the bike path.

What makes this cottage unique

2 personal whirlpool, beautiful tiled shower, central air, gas heat, gas fireplace, fully applianced including full size washer & dryer, king size bed, cathedral ceilings, covered front porch, large out door shower with hot & cold running water, garage, all hardwood & tile floors, all on one level. Huge yard. Newer! This is a great place and we are so proud of it.

Reviews

4.9

based on 11 traveler reviews

Dreamy, dreamy, dreamy

5
of 5

Not a single detail is overlooked in this sparkling, spotless, beautifully appointed home. It reminds me of a Four Seasons property: that is how high the quality of decor, furnsihings, line and towels are. The owners even have a gigantic basket of oils, soaps, shampoos, lotions and potions to choose from. Forget a toothbrush? It's there. SLIPPERS? Razors? Toothpaste? ALL THERE. It has a sumptuous feel but is not ostentatious or uncomfortable. On the contrary, the home just feels like one big dreamy spa visit!

The owners take their role in your vacation very seriously: recmmending spots to try, asking for suggestions on how to improve the home. It is a very special place and I implore you to book for next year and begin dreaming today....

Thank you for your hospitality and kindness.

Submitted: Aug 14, 2009

Stayed: Jul 2009

Source: HomeAway

Owner's Response: Wow!!!! One could get a big head over a review like this. LOL. I even showed it to my co-workers this morning. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I work hard and play hard so when I leave my job and go on vacation I want it to be a reward. That was the whole premiss when we built this guest house. We felt people should feel that this is a great reward and we want our guests to come back. My friends that travel always give me those hotel goodies so if one forgets something it is there for them shampoo etc.. Glad you appreciated it and hope you come back to enjoy this beautiful island again and again. KB

**GREAT** COTTAGE, OWNER AND VACATION

5
of 5

My partner and I had a wonderful late July vacation at the cottage and everything about our experience went smoothly, beginning with our planning communications with Karen last March. Initially we had some problems getting ferry reservations, and Karen gave us excellent, encouraging advice. As she predicted, everything worked out and we enjoyed every minute.

When we arrived at the cottage, our first reaction was that it was even nicer than what we could see in the pictures. As many other guests have said, Karen really did think of everything. We particularly appreciated the well-stocked kitchen, huge bathroom with a door to the outside and adjacent outdoor shower, the full-sized front loading washer and dryer, and the porch and adirondack chairs out front. The cottage was cleaner and more organized than any rental we have ever stayed in. At the end of the week, we felt very relaxed and were already talking about when we might be able to come back. Thank you, Karen, for the luxurious, memorable vacation.

David & Griffin

Submitted: Sep 7, 2014

Stayed: Jul 2014

Source: HomeAway

Owner's Response: Thank's David and Griffin for the great review. We are flattered that you took such time to write these remarks that wrap warmly around us! We hope to bring our guests a clean and comfortable place as we hope to find when traveling. So glad to exceed expectations.
Wishing you many returns,
Karen

Wonderful Getaway

5
of 5

Lovely house, great base from which to go out and explore all of MV, whether you have a car or not. (We did bikes, walking and car.) Great sleeping, clean and comfortable, fabulous kitchen and washer/dryer, superlative bathroom and outdoor shower for when you come home from the beach. It poured rain one day and we curled up with books on the sofa. Hope we can go back!

A perfect week..quaint, modern, and clean.

My boyfriend and I spent the past week in this superb cottage and we didn't want to leave.

It was just the right size for the two of us and had wonderful ammenities, including a washer/dryer, jacuzzi tub built for two, and a stand up indoor and outdoor shower.

It was in the perfect location to easily get to all of the places on the island we wanted to go to. Tucked away so quiet on a private lot yet only one mile to the Stop & Shop to get some groceries and drive - walk - bike into Edgartown.

The entire experience working with Karen was terrific from the start. She was so accomadating and gave the best suggestions on restaurants and attractions.

Our favorite was Nancy's lobster roll in OB, the french toast at the Art Cliff Diner in Vineyard Haven, and heading out to Gay Head to see the lighthouse.

I would highly recommend this property to anyone and we are already strategizing as to when we can get back!

Submitted: Jun 17, 2014

Stayed: Jun 2014

Source: HomeAway

Owner's Response: Thank you, Lisa, for this terrific review! We are pretty proud of our little guest cottage and so happy you enjoyed it. Many thanks for taking good care of it also. You left the place immaculate! Also thank you for the cute photos you sent while enjoying the island. Martha's Vineyard is a magical place and you definitely took advantage of some of the best restaurants and sites.
Come back soon!

A Perfect Off-Season Hideaway

4
of 5

To echo all the other reviews, this is a beautifully appointed and extremely clean rental home. It has beautiful fixtures (Jacuzzi tub! gas fireplace!) and a wonderful amount of light and space.

More than that, it’s a perfect quiet nest in the off season. If you’ve never visited the Vineyard off season it’s a starkly different place than in the summer, there isn’t a crowd anywhere you go, (unless maybe Santa is taking his Christmas orders tucked into a booth at the Off Shore Ale Company,) but there is still plenty to see outdoors, and lots of restaurants and cafes to lurk in.

Tucked away on a side street, and set back from the neighbors this cottage rental was absolutely the most peaceful and private vacation my husband have ever had the pleasure of taking. We enjoyed plenty of outdoor activities in the brisk winter air, and loved coming back to a hot bath or cozying up near the fireplace.

I can’t wait to go back.

Submitted: Dec 11, 2013

Stayed: Dec 2013

Source: HomeAway

Owner's Response: Thank you so much for this terrific review! We agree that the off season on the Vineyard is so very peaceful and restful. We cannot get enough of the quiet and the restaurants that stay open, year round, are so inviting and warm. Thanks for taking the time to write this review. It is nice to hear someone's perspective of the Vineyard on the off season. Please return again and again!

Great location, price and perfect retreat!

5
of 5

Property is tranquil, tucked away on a sweet road but close enough to walk to town; house kept immaculately, and Karen kindly checked in that we'd arrived and offered recommendations for dining and activities. My husband and I rented bikes and toured the island, grilled fish caught that morning with veggies picked that day! Loved the outdoor shower as well as cozy, romantic interior. Hope to return!

Submitted: Jul 19, 2013

Stayed: Jun 2013

Source: HomeAway

Owner's Response: Thanks, Kate, for your great review. I always love to hear that people enjoy the fresh seafood and local ingredients that are so readily available. The outdoor shower experience is one of my favorite pleasures too. Thanks for taking great care of out cottage and please come back soon. Off season long weekends make for a great last minute adventures too. Thanks Again, Karen

Map

Car: recommended

Located right off the bike path and evenly positioned a mile from South Beach and a mile from the heart of Edgartown. Katama is one of the most sought after destinations on the Vineyard because of it's proximity to both South Beach & Bend in the Road Beach. A morning stroll into Edgartown is very do-able. A car is reccommended but one could manage easily with just bicycles.

Additional information about rental rates

Cleaning

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Notes

$1450- $1895 Rates per week, one week minimum, long weekends considered
May & October $1450 per week
June & September $1675 per week
July & August $1975 per week
November to May, long weekend rates available upon request and quoted by owner only.Home is available for rent year round. Call or email for rates in the off seasons.

* Approximate monthly rate. Actual rate will depend on the days of the month you stay.

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (USD) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.